Marilyn Monroe: The Rise Of An Icon
Sunday 31 May 5:30 PM
Celebrating Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday
In February 1954, Marilyn Monroe interrupted her honeymoon in Japan with Joe DiMaggio and flew to a warn-torn Korea, invited by the American army to do a tour intended to cheer up the GIs.
During those four days, she sang in front of more than 100,000 soldiers. Overcoming the freezing cold and her stage fright, she performed her signature songs, such as “Diamonds are A Girl’s Best Friend”, over the course of 10 shows. For Marilyn Monroe, it was a defining moment. By performing on stage for the very first time, she would meet her American audience, but also reveal herself. Later, she would say it was the first time she ever “felt like a star”.
Thanks to fully restored archive footage, this film dives into a little-known yet pivotal episode in the life and career of Marilyn Monroe. Through this journey, we also witness the story of the Korean War and the portrait of a profoundly anti-communist America.
Sunday 31 May The Hunt For The Last Nazis 7:30 PM
In The Hunt for the Last Nazis, award-winning writer, producer and director Dan Goldberg investigates the story behind the alleged Nazi war criminals who immigrated to Australia after World War II and managed to evade justice. With exclusive access to rare and never-seen-before classified government files and video and audio recordings, the documentary reveals how hundreds, if not thousands, of alleged Nazi war criminals were able to hide in Australia. Decades later, the government launched a belated attempt to bring them to justice.
The Fastest Bicycle
Sunday 31 May 10:50 PM
In a high stakes quest to break speed records on the flattest road in Nevada, a determined London team face crashes, injury and a missing bike, only to find that in the world of human powered vehicle racing, rivals can be your greatest allies.
Saving Yellowstone - Season 2
Thursday 4 June 8:40 PM 4 parts
Saving Yellowstone with Dennis Quaid explores the intricate balance between nature, wildlife, and human activity in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Through captivating storytelling and scientific research, the series delves into the challenges and triumphs of preserving one of America’s most iconic wilderness areas. From the reintroduction of keystone predators to the impact of tourism and development, the show highlights the delicate interplay between conservation and coexistence.
Season Two, Episode One – The Keystone
The wolf—once eradicated from the Yellowstone Ecosystem for nearly a century—is both revered and reviled. Reintroduced in 1997 to restore ecological balance, these keystone predators continue to shape the 3,472-square-mile region in profound ways. We follow the seasonal rhythms of wolf packs to see how they live and influence everything around them. Scientists from the University of Idaho study how hunting, trapping, and human activity affect these resilient animals and their habitats.
The King - Season 2
Friday 5 June 10:45 PM
Bruno Testori remains detained in his own prison as those around him face a sweeping investigation. With control of San Michele uncertain, he fights to clear his name with the help of those who remained loyal. Tensions rise further when a renowned judge arrives at the prison facing a shocking charge, threatening to upend the already fragile order within San Michele’s walls.
Movie: Next Goal Wins
Saturday 6 June 7:30 PM
Based on a true story, this heartfelt, underdog comedy follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team into winners.